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Boogie Woogie finalists to perform at Kudiya Bemisaal

Four finalists of Boogie Woogie will be performing at Sony's concert Kudiya Bemisaal, celebrating the power of womanhood. The four kids who will perform are Sangeeta from West Bengal, Roza from Rourkela, Sukanya from Mumbai and the only boy, Joel, to reach the final, also from Mumbai. They have been specially called for the event to be held on August 16. They arrived recently for the rehearsals. The kids also performed at the children's orphanage Nanhi Kali and as part of the tour have been taken on a Mumbai Darshan.

Sophie in Boogie Woogie

After the popular Kids Championship Boogie Woogie is doing a series of specials beginning with one devoted to item numbers. Sophie Choudhary, the VJ turned singer turned actor will be the celebrity judge for this episode. The item number special will be aired on September 8. The other specials lined-up include Tapori specail and Shaadi special.

The war's spilling into print

There's a new scramble for eyeballs between two channels these days. But this war seemingly isn't being fought on air, but in newsprint. How do you explain the sudden front page gossip items in newspapers about celebs who are participating in either Sony's Jhalak Dikhhla Ja or Star One's soon-to-launch Nach Baliye 2? The impending divorce of one celeb, the former relationship between one participant and a judge, an unknown spouse's surprise anniversary party for the star husband (when both are to be a participating couple)... All these could well be innocuous news items for an entertainment starved public, but their timing is uncanny. Gone are the days when strong content could rest assured of success. It's hype and publicity all the way now, be it positive or negative.

The best talent from among the common people however continues to be attracted by Sony's Boogie Woogie, which Naved, Jaaved and Ravi continue to host with equal enthusiasm even after eight years. The show keeps improvising, even though the basic format remains true to the original. Last week's shaadi theme attracted a host of dance groups from across the country, whose zestful dances were a delight to watch. But if the channel thought that cross promoting CID through Boogie Woogie by inserting comic clips of interactions between Ravi and Naved with the CID team would work, it should have another think coming. Shivaji Satam clearly looked out of depth and his cronies didn't fare any better, although Ravi and Naved did salvage the day..

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Boogie Woogie

Boogie Woogie, now moves into a new day and time. Starting October 28, the show will be aired on Saturdays at 8.00 p.m. Produced, directed and anchored by the popular trio - Jaaved Jaffery, Naved Jaffery and Ravi Behl is currently having specials for children called Chote Ustad (for kids below 10). This semi-finals episode is the last round after which the top 7 will go into the finals. While the episodes now move in to exciting rounds, the young dancers with zeal, zest and the enthusiasm are working themselves to reach for the crown- Chote Ustad. Stay tuned to the coming episodes only on Sony Entertainment Channel.

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Repeat telecast

But there's one show that takes the viewer seriously. And continues to entertain without becoming jaded. Sony's Boogie Woogie is holding a Mummy's championship. Even though Boogie Woogie's specials attract considerably lesser marketing hype than the Jhalak Dikkhla Jaas and the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's of the world, they are usually a treat to watch. This week's episode had a clutch of quintessential middle class middle aged mummies dancing away with vigour to a variety of tunes. And no, the judges weren't rude, didn't make them cry and didn't vote anyone out with impunity. The whole process was sweet, almost homely and the cameras didn't linger irritatingly on the disappointment of the ousted ones. It was a happy contest, and the eliminated pair left with as many smiles as those who made it to the next.

Kudos, Ravi and Naved, for daring to make a decent show, when all others are just bent on capitalising more on human emotions than talent.

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The show 'Boggie Woogie' (Sony) was one of the first dance shows to hit the television screens. The presence of judge and host Javed Jaffrey and the sweet and sour interaction between hosts and producers Naved Jaffrey and Ravi Behl have only added to the entertainment value of the talent show.

Now, there are plans to launch the show internationally as well. "Yes, there are plans to take 'Boogie Woogie' abroad. By God's grace, the show is doing very well here," says Javed.

Javed further reasons, "If we can ape other shows or even start Indian versions of international series by taking their franchise, why can't we take our shows to an international level?"

Apart from the show, Javed is busy with his movies, the latest one being 'Dhamaal' where he shares screen space with Sanjay Dutt.

"It's sheer modesty on Sanju's part to share equal screen space with other actors. He has no complexes. Not all actors are open to this," says Javed who feels his dancing skills and comic flair are God's gifts.

"I had it in my genes as well, though I had to work a lot on my comic timing. Watching my dad (veteran comedian Jagdeep) in his movies was another learning influence," says Javed.

Speaking on his brother, Javed says, "Naved is totally involved with 'Boogie Woogie'. He is more of a party person. I spend my free time at home with my kids. But Naved is young, single and ready to mingle," laughs Javed.

Incidentally, 'Boogie Woogie' has been on air for almost 10 years.

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